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UPSA

Also known as: School of Graduate Studies, UPSA, Accra

UPSA — Ghanaian educational institution where senior lecturers contribute to public discourse on governance, security, and character formation in education.

2026-04-272026-08-04

In coverage

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a lecturer at UPSA and CEO of CenCES, has linked the latest violent attacks in Mali to broader geopolitical competition in the Sahel, warning that external influence is shaping the region’s evolving security crisis.

    Bomfeh links Mali violence to geopolitical rivalry in Sahel region
Culture

Young gospel musicians perform Obaapa Christy's songs without permission

The News

Ghanaian gospel musician Obaapa Christy says many young gospel musicians use her songs at events and on platforms without seeking permission, but she does not confront them because she understands they have greater opportunities through social media than her generation had through limited radio and television access.

18 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Young gospel musicians perform Obaapa Christy's songs without permission

    Ghanaian gospel musician Obaapa Christy says many young gospel musicians use her songs at events and on platforms without seeking permission, but she does not confront them because she understands they have greater opportunities through social media than her generation had through limited radio and television access.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Newsfile to examine EOCO case, tribunals, environment, BoG saga

    Ghana's Newsfile programme will air Saturday with a panel of lawyers and experts discussing the GH¢50 million bail case involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye and EOCO, Parliament's passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026, environmental governance issues including Achimota Forest and illegal mining, and the Bank of Ghana saga.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Football fans demonstrate loyalty transcends rational business logic

    Football fans exhibit loyalty to clubs for decades without material reward, showing that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. The article argues companies should focus on building believers through tribal consumption and emotional ownership rather than simply attracting customers.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Football fans demonstrate brand loyalty beyond rational economics

    Football fans' decades-long support of clubs despite disappointment shows that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. Companies should focus on building believers and tribal consumption rather than just attracting customers based on performance.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Education must balance character formation with academic excellence

    A UPSA Senior Lecturer urged educational institutions to emphasize character formation and moral values alongside academic achievement, saying Ghana's future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity, compassion, and service to society.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana's World Cup presence builds national brand beyond sport

    Football's World Cup platform offers Ghana emotional diplomacy and international visibility, reaching billions of viewers and serving as a soft power tool for national branding that politics and traditional diplomacy struggle to achieve.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Ghana's revenue base insufficient to cover spending in 2026

    Ghana's government is spending faster than it is collecting revenue, with cumulative total revenue and grants reaching only 3.6% of GDP and tax revenue at 3.0% of GDP by end of March 2026, against total government expenditure of 3.9% of GDP, making new taxes in the mid-year budget likely.

    29 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 11 May

  1. Growing companies must hire strategically, not rush to fill roles

    Many Ghanaian businesses scaling rapidly across fintech, real estate, agribusiness, logistics, and health services are hiring fast but poorly, leading to high turnover, wrong hires, and cultural strain. Workforce planning aligned with business direction is essential for survival in Ghana's high-growth market.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Over 300 women trained in affiliate marketing and digital trade

    More than 300 women participated in the Click-to-Cargo Programme at Accra Digital Centre, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and digital business tools. The two-day event, attended by university students and career women, covered product sourcing from China, shipping logistics, and online business management.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. West African leaders failing to address Sahel military rule — analyst

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a UPSA lecturer and CEO of CenCES, has criticised West African leaders for weak regional engagement with junta-led governments in Mali, saying more decisive diplomatic pressure is needed to restore constitutional order. He noted that military rule has not resolved Mali's security crisis, as evidenced by a deadly April 25, 2026 coordinated assault that killed the Defence Minister.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UPSA lecturer links Mali attacks to geopolitical rivalry

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a lecturer at UPSA and CEO of CenCES, has linked violent attacks in Mali to geopolitical competition in the Sahel, saying external actors including Russia, the West, and China are shaping the region's security crisis. He claimed Russians helped coup makers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and warned that African states must be careful not to allow external alliances to override local interests.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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